Nikon Rumoured To Release Two New Full-frame Mirrorless Cameras This Year

Rumours are flying around that Nikon is readying two new mirrorless full-frame cameras for 2018. This is supposedly to counter the rise of Sony in the mirrorless camera market.

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Nikon Rumours did not say if the new cameras will share features with Nikon’s current DSLR lineup. Instead, there are two sensor resolutions being bandied about; a 24–25 MP sensor and the other a 45-48 MP sensor. The company is also researching a more ergonomic grip.

The new Nikon will be going against the Sony a7 series family

Other speculated features include support for both XQD/SD Express memory cards, 5-axis in-body stabilisation, 9 fps shooting and a new 55-mm mirrorless mount. The new mount is reported to allow for f/0.95 lenses for the new system.

Talking about a new mount, three lenses are said to be on offer right out of the gate: 24–70mm, 35mm and 50mm. Nikon may also introduce an adapter to fit FX lenses onto the new camera. Lastly, it is being suggested that the camera will have a starting sticker price of US$ 3,000 (RM 12,139) for the 24MP model and US$ 4,000 (RM 16,186) for the 45MP model.